California's Economy and Budget in Perspective

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Introduction

With a state as big, as populous, and as complex
as California, it would be impossible to quickly
summarize how its economy or state budget works.
The purpose of Cal Facts is more modest. By
providing various "snapshot" pieces of information, we hope
to provide the reader with a broad overview of
public finance and program trends in the state.

Cal Facts consists of a series of charts and
tables which address questions frequently asked of
our office. We hope the reader will find it to be a handy
and helpful document.

Elizabeth G. Hill

Legislative Analyst

Acknowledgments

The Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) is a nonpartisan office
which provides fiscal and policy information and advice to the
Legislature.

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